🚨 2023 Lotus Emira: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 Emira uses a traditional floor-mounted manual transmission shifter with no electronic shift interlock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the parking brake is firmly engaged and wheels are chocked
- Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor (no power required for this mechanical operation)
- Move the shift lever to neutral (center position)
- Release the clutch pedal
- The vehicle can now be rolled or loaded onto a flatbed
With zero electrical power
Manual transmission requires no electrical power to shift into neutral. The clutch is hydraulic/mechanical and operates independently of battery power. Simply depress clutch and move shifter to neutral position.